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    Imbue , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Imbued ; p. pr. & vb. n. Imbuing.] [L. imbuere; pref. im- in + perh. a disused simple word akin to L. bibere to drink. Cf. Imbibe.]
    1. To tinge deeply; to dye; to cause to absorb; as, clothes thoroughly imbued with black.
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    2. To tincture deeply; to cause to become impressed or penetrated; as, to imbue the minds of youth with good principles.
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      Thy words with grace divine
      Imbued, bring to their sweetness no satiety.
      Milton.

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